Monotropic
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /mɒnəʊtrɒpɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Monotropic is an adjective meaning (chemistry, physics) Describing any material that exists in multiple forms, only one of which is stable at all temperatures and pressures.
Meaning
(chemistry, physics) Describing any material that exists in multiple forms, only one of which is stable at all temperatures and pressures.
More Meanings
- (biology, of a pollinator) That collects pollen from the flowers of only one species.
- (psychology) Focusing one's attention on a limited set of things at one time.
Antonyms for monotropic
Common opposites include polytropic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include monoplastic, polytypic, polymorphous, homometallic, monoparticular, monisotopic.
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